House democrats introduce legislation to bar Trump
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A group of House Democrats proposed legislation that would bar former President Donald Trump from holding federal office in the future under the 14th Amendment. Left-leaning articles highlight that the bill drops a week before a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riots releases a comprehensive report, while right-leaning articles highlight that the section of the 14th Amendment cited by House Democrats was originally intended to prevent former Confederates from holding office.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that the group of 40 House Democrats, led by Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), argue in the bill that Section 3 of the amendment states that anyone who has taken oath to support the Constitution who then went on to engage in “insurrection or rebellion” should be able to hold federal office. The legislation references Trump’s involvement in inciting the Jan. 6, 2021 riot on the Capitol for which he has been impeached.
A left-leaning article by CBS News highlighted that Cicilline, who leads the bill, was involved as House manager during Trump’s impeachment process due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 riots. It also highlighted that the bill drops just a week before the House select committee investigating the riot at the Capitol readies to release its final report.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlighted that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was drafted in the 1860’s to bar former Confederate leaders from holding public office. It also highlighted that it is unclear whether Democratic leadership plans to propel the bill forward through a vote before the year ends and the Republican House majority takes effect.
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House Democrats introduce legislation to bar Trump from office under 14th Amendment
The Hill